Luan vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luan

Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

Albanian Vietnamese Brazilian Portuguese

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

✓ All Clear

Luan Rank #1,566

Akira Rank #2,515

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Luan or Akira more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Luan and Akira mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Luan and Akira boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Akira is primarily a boy name.